LitAnalysis a great guide to use as a resource while learning the elements of literature ($2.99)
Audiobooks individual students, small teams, or a whole class can just listen to a book or listen and follow
Wattpad students can read other young adults writing and even provide feedback, and they can submit their own writing too
Idioms a confusing subject made understandable through examples, illustrations, and explanations
Shakespearean Insults is a great way to celebrate and/or play with the challenging language
Writing
iBrainstorm, iBrainstorm Companion a fun and engaging way to work with ideas and creativity, and the companion allows up to four people with an iPad2 and these apps to work together
Simple+Mind (mind mapping) "Mind Mapping tool that turns your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch into a brainstorming, idea collecting and thought structuring device."
Puppet Pals HD "Create your own unique shows with animation and audio in real time!"
The Strange and Wonderful World of Ants has the ability to change the text to different reading levels and could illustrate the effects of word choice and sentence fluency to students ($1.99)
Writing Prompts a source to help students find and idea to write about through a wide variety of scene elements, sketches, colors, and genres ($1.99)
Instant Poetry interactive exploration with words ($1.99)
RhymeNow could be used while students are writing poetry or song lyrics
Assignment 2 Applications
Applications for Use in Education
Reading
LitAnalysis a great guide to use as a resource while learning the elements of literature ($2.99)
Audiobooks individual students, small teams, or a whole class can just listen to a book or listen and follow
Wattpad students can read other young adults writing and even provide feedback, and they can submit their own writing too
Idioms a confusing subject made understandable through examples, illustrations, and explanations
Shakespearean Insults is a great way to celebrate and/or play with the challenging language
Writing
iBrainstorm, iBrainstorm Companion a fun and engaging way to work with ideas and creativity, and the companion allows up to four people with an iPad2 and these apps to work together
Simple+Mind (mind mapping) "Mind Mapping tool that turns your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch into a brainstorming, idea collecting and thought structuring device."
Be Write HD--Blog, Email, Edit Google Docs, Draw, Create HTML, Take Notes, Handwriting WOW! What possibilities for a language arts classroom! ($3.99)
Paper Helper--Easiest Essay Writer work on research-based writing side-by-side with sources ($0.99)
Puppet Pals HD "Create your own unique shows with animation and audio in real time!"
The Strange and Wonderful World of Ants has the ability to change the text to different reading levels and could illustrate the effects of word choice and sentence fluency to students ($1.99)
Writing Prompts a source to help students find and idea to write about through a wide variety of scene elements, sketches, colors, and genres ($1.99)
Instant Poetry interactive exploration with words ($1.99)
RhymeNow could be used while students are writing poetry or song lyrics
MiddleSchool Writing essay writing informational resource ($16.99)
SpeakIt! will read students' writing aloud ($1.99)
DragonDictation will generate a typed text from what a student speaks
Grammar a guide to help students learn to speak and write correctly ($1.99)
Tools for Practice
iCardSort brainstorming
SpellingTest can create your own spelling list to practice
Flashcards* great study tool
Evernote note taking and a TON more
Reference Resources
Dictionary.com, Merriam-Webster Dictionary How do you spell that word, and what does it mean? What are the word's Greek and Latin root origins?
Discover explore Wikipedia
Educational Games
Shake-a-Phrase practice and play with parts of speech
Boggle($0.99), Wordslam, Words With Friends HD, Hangman, Chicktionary, iAnagram Spelling Game, 7 Little Words, Word Avalanche, 3D Words, Word Warp Xtreme, Worcle, Topple vocabulary builders and spelling practice
Word Solitaire FUN! I love how this game encourages using critical thinking and strategy. Who new spelling could be so addictive?
Vocabology helps build vocabulary
Teacher Resources
eduTecher great suggestions for technology tools
Tips & Tricks for iPad 1 and 2 ($0.99)
Miscellaneous
PSExpress Adobe Photoshop Express
Absolute Board , ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard teacher or students could connect the iPad2 to an ELMO with the projector and use these apps for mini presentations
Skype for iPad opens up the possibility for students to collaborate with individuals outside their own school
ACT Prep 36 could be used like a game
Applications for Personal Use
Text+ free texting
Pandora personalized radio
PetersonFeeder Birds of North America for bird lovers
LivestrongLite Calorie tracker
iZenLite relaxing
Lightsaber May the force be with you!
GlowDraw creative fun
Pac-Man addictive game
Cat Piano amazing for cat people and their owners (cats)
Talking Tom Tom repeats everything you say (keep your eye on Ben, the dog)